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Trump Uses Black History Month Event to Promote $400M White House Ballroom, Sparks Backlash
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Trump Uses Black History Month Event to Promote $400M White House Ballroom, Sparks Backlash

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  • Feb 19, 2026
  • Feb 19, 2026 Updated Mar 14, 2026
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